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Going green: Lugnuts’ home field gets a makeover

WKAR Public Media | By Kevin Lavery
Published November 4, 2016 at 1:09 PM EDT
New sod at Cooley Law School Stadium photo
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The new sod at Cooley Law School Stadium comes from Wisconsin. MSU turf grass specialists were consulted on the project.
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Workers from St. Louis-based Bush Turf lay new sod in the outfield of Cooley Law School Stadium.

Current State’s Kevin Lavery talks with Lansing Lugnuts general manager Nick Grueser about the new upgrades to the playing field at Cooley Law School Stadium.

There’s still euphoria in the air after the Chicago Cubs’ dramatic World Series victory Wednesday night. While the big leagues and the minors may be done for the season, preparations continue for next year.

Here in Lansing, the boys of summer will have a fresh new field awaiting them next spring.

Current State’s Kevin Lavery speaks with Lansing Lugnuts General Manager Nick Grueser about the upgrades now underway at Cooley Law School Stadium.
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Kevin Lavery
Kevin Lavery served as a general assignment reporter and occasional local host for Morning Edition and All Things Considered before retiring in 2023.
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